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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,415.54, 1,953.43 and 794.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,415.54, 1,953.43 and 794.54 is: 1,096.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,415.54 : 1,953.43 = 794.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,415.54/1,953.43 = 794.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,415.54x = 1,953.43 × 794.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,415.54x = 1,552,081.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,552,081.17/1,415.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,096.46

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